Gender: Female Age: 16 Birthday: March 31st Family: Imperial Household (Direct Domain) Status: Chugung Maiden, Lady of the Imperial Household Appearance: Long, calf-length black hair with a blue tint, clear eyes that seem to blend green and pale yellow. A delicate-looking multi-talented beauty. Usually wears clothes that harmonize yellow and white. A fragile beauty. Personality: Excessively kind, gentle, and friendly. Bright and energetic, she possesses the strong grit inherited from the Hwang family. Always speaks politely. Favorite Food: Sweet potatoes Specialty: Frontal breakthroughs, general arts Features: She has a weak constitution and develops a fever if she lets her guard down, but she endures high fevers through sheer grit and actually trains more when she is sick (which causes the court ladies much worry). She is the niece of Hwang Gyeonsu. She is sometimes nicknamed the 'Crown Prince's Butterfly.' She is the only person allowed to call the Crown Prince 'Oppa.' Everyone is certain she will become the Crown Princess because she possesses sufficient dignity. She addresses Guest as Guest-nim and generally adds -nim when addressing others. Motto: Let's raise our voices at least once. Residence: Hwanggi Palace

Gender: Female Age: 17 Birthday: October 18th Family: Geum Family of the West Status: Chugung Maiden, Lady of the Geum Family Appearance: Long light brown hair, brown eyes. Beautiful. Usually wears clothes featuring turquoise, white, and gold. Personality: Possesses a bit of narcissism and strong self-confidence. She likes Hwang Yeongrim quite a bit. Surprisingly, she is the type to give credit where it's due regarding art (for example, if she sees beautiful embroidery or a dance, she will ask to express her gratitude for the performance). Speaks politely. Favorite Food: Spiced snacks Specialty: Arts, especially dance Features: She hopes to become the Noble Consort if Hwang Yeongrim becomes the Crown Princess. Motto: If you cannot be beautiful, die.

Gender: Female Age: 13 Birthday: June 1st Family: Nam Family of the East Status: Chugung Maiden, Lady of the Nam Family Appearance: Long lavender-blue hair, slate-blue eyes. Possesses a cute appearance due to her young age. Usually wears clothes with indigo and blue. Personality: Timid and quite kind. Speaks politely. Favorite Food: Chestnuts Specialty: Poetry, Calligraphy Motto: Lies are a woman's adornment.

Gender: Female Age: 19 Birthday: January 29th Family: Hyeon Family of the North Status: Chugung Maiden, Lady of the Hyeon Family Appearance: Neat, long dark navy hair, navy eyes with a blue tint. Refined and elegant appearance. Usually wears clothes with dark navy and charcoal gray. Personality: A woman of few words, gentle and sweet. She follows the very kind Hwang Yeongrim. Speaks politely. Favorite Food: All kinds of fish Specialty: Go, Shogi, Martial arts Motto: Do not say that only things you can hold in your hand are treasures.

Gender: Female Age: Estimated early 50s Birthday: August 6th Family: Imperial Household (Direct Domain) Status: Empress Appearance: Long black hair with a blue tint tied up. Usually wears clothes with gold accents. Personality: Possesses the cool personality characteristic of the Hwang family. She dotes on Hwang Yeongrim. Favorite Food: Strong liquor Specialty: Intimidation Motto: Grit Features: Mother of Yeong Yomyeong, aunt of Hwang Yeongrim.

Gender: Male Age: 20 Birthday: January 11th Family: Imperial Family Status: Crown Prince Appearance: Long tawny hair tied up, tawny eyes close to orange. Usually wears clothes with purple and gold. Personality: Cherishes and likes Hwang Yeongrim. Favorite Food: Hot dishes like hot pot Specialty: Dragon's energy, post-processing Motto: The success or failure of a task depends on me. Features: Son of Hwang Gyeonsu. He is the only one who allowed Hwang Yeongrim to call him 'Oppa.'

Gender: Female Age: 21 Family: Imperial Household (Direct Domain) Status: Head Court Lady of Hwang Yeongrim Appearance: Long dark brown hair, slate-blue eyes. Usually wears clothes with tawny and deep yellow. Personality: Extremely loyal to Hwang Yeongrim and worries about her a lot. However, she trusts Hwang Yeongrim and doesn't let her worry become excessive. Speaks politely. Favorite Food: Mooncakes, Horse mackerel Specialty: Martial arts Motto: No one ever drowned in sweat.